Arlington and much of the D.C. area is under a Red Flag Warning today (Saturday).
Strong, gusty winds will start to pick up later this morning. Low humidity levels increase the likelihood that brush fires could spread during the wind event.
More, below, from the National Weather Service.
305 AM EST Sat Mar 1 2025
…RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR AREAS ALONG AND EAST OF THE BLUE RIDGE AND CATOCTINS…
* TIMING…From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening.
* WINDS…Northwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 20 to 25 percent.
* IMPACTS…The combination of dry conditions, low humidity, and strong gusty winds may result in favorable conditions for the rapid spread of fires
* FUEL MOISTURE…5 to 10 percent.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
